HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Charles Walker Dunnavant, who is facing multiple child sex abuse and related charges, is now being sued by his former employer, Redstone Federal Credit Union, for repayment of loans and credit card debt.

Madison County Circuit Court records show the lawsuit was filed today and seeks just over $27,000. The lawsuit claims nearly $11,000 is owed on one note, $1,500 is due on a car loan and nearly $10,000 is due on a credit card.

The lawsuit filed on behalf of Redstone by Huntsville attorney Howard Grisham also seeks nearly $1,700 in attorney collection fees for the first note, $236 for collection of the $1,500 car loan balance and $3,164 in a "reasonable attorney's fee" for collection of the credit card debt.

Herold and Dunnavant, who lived together in Huntsville on the 3000 block of Lakewood Drive, are alleged to have held a boy related to Herold a virtual captive for eight months before Herold's November arrest, according to the Madison County District Attorney's office. Dunnavant was arrested in December.

Dunnavant's attorney Brian White has argued the charges against him need to be described in more detail so they can prepare a defense and possible alibi, but Circuit Judge Chris Comer denied that motion last week.

White has also argued the alleged victim in the case should not be allowed to testify because the child may have problems distinguishing the truth and has been treated for mental health issues. Comer set a hearing on that issue for Nov. 14.